Electrician Specialist 3rd Shift - LG 12

TriMas Corporation•Commerce, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician Specialist is responsible for installing or repairing electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery, equipment, or facilities. This role involves investigating complex electrical, electronic, and associated mechanical problems or breakdowns, diagnosing issues, and defining corrective actions. The specialist will troubleshoot or rework electrical, electronic, or pneumatic control systems. This position requires a strong understanding of electrical principles and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to read and write English of a level required in Company shop documents and computer software entry and processing requirements as well as technical manuals.
Capable of applying mathematical operations using fractions, decimals, algebra, and geometry as required by essential job duties.
Requires 6 years at journeyman level or equivalent skills and knowledge expertise in facility and industrial machine electric installations and repairs.
Must have a journeyman's working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Must read precision measuring instruments such as various gauges, meters, calipers, and micrometers as well as wiring diagrams, machine schematics, blueprints, and other documentation.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR (citizen or national of the United States; lawful permanent resident; or admitted as a refugee or granted asylum).

Nice To Haves

Journeyman trade school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
Plan layouts and install wiring and conduit, as well as lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, and other electrical devices that require hard wiring to the facility power supply.
Plan layouts and install telephone wiring and communications cables such as data processing lines, etc., that require running inside walls, above ceilings, or below floors.
Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, pneumatic controls, and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken wires, cables, or other parts necessary to correct the malfunction.
Perform troubleshooting or rework of electrical, electronic, or pneumatic control systems.
Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunctions with other maintenance workers as necessary to achieve consensus on the required course of action to repair the problem.
Replace faulty electrical components of machines or equipment such as relays, switches, and motors.
Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electronic components such as printed circuit boards.
Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors.
Monitor and test electrical and electronic components as needed to maintain proper working order and avoid production delays.
Perform other maintenance trade work as required such as plumbing, carpentry, etc., when electrical work load is low.
Work as an active team member by participating in problem solving, team building, and all other team activities to improve processes, productivity, quality, etc., of the department.
Use interpersonal skills as well as good written and verbal communications.
Assist other department members as required.
Maintain own tool kit and advise supervision as to when special tools for particular tasks need purchase or replacement.
Communicate accurately to successful installation and/or repair of electric-related items.
Communicate to appropriate personnel any problems or concerns regarding quality, safety, or timeliness of work required, or components, tools, or equipment issues.
Train employees of equal or lower classification in electrical methods and procedures used by the Company.
Adhere to National Electric Code and Company Safety Rules.
Make suggestions for improving machines, equipment, lighting, wiring, etc.
Use ingenuity in planning, layout, and devising proper installations or repairs.
Take on or report for additional work as current tasks are completed.